July Staff Picks

blog Book Displays Book recommendations

Our Summer Reading Program is almost over, but we’ve got plenty of suggestions to keep you reading through the rest of the summer. All these staff picks are on display on the first floor of the library throughout June and may be checked out with your library card. Stop in and find a new favorite of your own.

Dawn's Picks

Dawn's Picks

HeartwoodHotel

Heartwood Hotel: A True Home by Kallie George

The first book in a cute animal chapter book series.
RockyBullwinkle

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends

I loved watching Rocky and Bullwinkle as a kid.
Mary's Picks

Mary's Picks

GoldenSpoon

The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell

A delicious combination of Clue and The Great British Bake Off kept me turning the pages all night.
ThisBird

This Bird Has Flown by Susanna Hoffs

Fun romantic fiction! Jane is 33 years old, broke, and single. Can she get a second chance at stardom?
Steph's Picks

Steph's Picks

NoLongerRadical

No Longer Radical by Rachel Brem

An essential read for everyone whose lives have been touched by breast cancer.
BoneBroth

Dr. Kellyann’s Bone Broth Breakthrough by Kellyann Petrucci

Turn back the clock, reset your scale, replenish your power.
Dennis' Pick

Dennis' Pick

Megan

Megan

Megan is a fun comedy-horror film as a life-like doll becomes overly protective of an 8-year-old girl. Enjoy!
Crystal's Pick

Crystal's Pick

SuperMario

Super Mario Bros Movie

Mario and friends make it to the big screen in their next adventure.
Mischelle's Pick

Mischelle's Pick

SevenHusbands

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Reid

It was nothing like I had expected! An enjoyable read.
Joni's Pick

Joni's Pick

QueerEye

Queer Eye: Love Yourself, Love Your Life

I wish this book existed when I was 16! This is such a refreshing take on health and beauty and a really fun read. Enjoy!
Susanna's Pick

Susanna's Pick

Rosencrantz

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead

Minor characters from Shakespeare’s Hamlet are suddenly thrust into starring roles in Tom Stoppard’s play. This thoughtful, ridiculous, devastating play is one of my all-time favorites.
Montica's Pick

Montica's Pick

CastIron

Our Best Cast Iron Cooking Recipes

If you love to cook with cast iron, this book has a lot of great recipes.
Dellie's Picks

Dellie's Picks

AllDaysSummer

All the Days of Summer by Nancy Thayer

Relaxing book to read.
LemonCurdKiller

Lemon Curd Killer by Laura Childs

Murder mystery!
HerForgottenLife

Her Forgotten Life by Maggie K Black

Great book to rest with!
FireOre

The Fire and the Ore by Olivia Hawker

1850s adventure from London to out west. Interesting read.